When I compete I use straight cherry wood.
Rusty, you know I got nuttin' but love for The Kettle Man... but... please consider using something in addition to cherry. It has been a while, but in your previous pics, the bark is frequently dark. That can be ok for pork (on chunks or in pulled) and brisket, but could hurt your appearance scores on other categories.
I already have my custom "Rusty Kettle - Bentonville, AR - 2017" fan club hats ordered ... don't let anything get in your way